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    Sporadic start issues in Holden Acclaim

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    Sometimes our 1996 Holden Commodore Acclaim auto starts straight away, but at other times we have to either hold the key on and then if that doesn't work move the gear lever into either reverse or neutral and then back to park, then turn the key to the on position. We have to do this several times before the engine kicks over. I don't want to do any damage by trying to start the car. Do you have any suggestions of what could be wrong as I'm getting scared to drive the car in case it won't start? To whom do I take it to see what is wrong?
    Answered by CarsGuide
    3 March 2011
    Graham Smith

    It would seem either the ignition switch or the neutral/park safety switch is faulty. I would guess it's the former. A mechanic or an auto electrician should be able to fix it for you.

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